[concerned about politics]

I'd argue that the universe is full of wonder beyond our imagination, a thing worthy of our fascinated investigation. :-)

Somehow, in my little world of imagination, I expected the planet Mars to appear much larger when it came this close to earth. I was hoping to see a planet, but instead saw a large star. It was interesting, but it popped my bubble. *sigh*

[stanz]

Somehow, in my little world of imagination, I expected the planet Mars to appear much larger when it came this close to earth. I was hoping to see a planet, but instead saw a large star.

I searched the skies since 8/27 looking for something resembling a red moon. When we finally saw a bright point in the sky which was Mars, I, too, was disappointed, but when considering its size and distance from Earth, it really is a wonder that it's close enough to be visible with the naked eye.
The universe is still full of mysteries despite our knowledge thus far; especially when we consider that fascinating discoveries about life in the deep sea are still being made right here on our own planet. We are only on the brink of a frontier which will be key in determining our destiny.

[eddie willers]

I was hoping to see a planet, but instead saw a large star.

The next time Saturn comes around, take a look even through a cheap telescope.

It will still be just a little, cream colored round ball....but you will say, "Yep....those sure are rings around it."

Blew my mind when I first saw it and it was made real.